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Fallowfield Reception

The University of Manchester, Whitworth Lane, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6YY

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via long slight ramp or steep ramp.
  • Fallowfield Reception has 1 entrance.
  • The main entrance is signed with the building name.
  • The entrance provides step-free level access to the reception.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • Floor surfaces along the circulation route are hard and smooth, with a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas within the reception with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage is very limited in this building.

Parking (Richmond Park Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the end of Chancellor's Way.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 353cm (width) x 498cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 90m from Fallowfield Reception Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Fallowfield Reception Building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located directly ahead as you enter the Fallowfield Reception Entrance.
  • The distance from Fallowfield Reception Entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables and tables.

Exit

  • The exit area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • There are double automatic doors at this exit.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you exit.